Perkins K-8 vs Sherman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perkins K-8
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
381 students
Sherman Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
| Measure | Perkins K-8 San Diego, California | Sherman Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5411 of 5,693 | #3251 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49211 of 50,301 | #37979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 381 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 10.9).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 95.5%).
- •Perkins K-8 does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 25.5).
- •Sherman Elementary is the larger school with 535 students compared with 381.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Perkins K-8 better than Sherman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Elementary ranks higher (30.9 vs 10.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Perkins K-8 and Sherman Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perkins K-8: 381. Sherman Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perkins K-8 and Sherman Elementary rank in California?
Perkins K-8 is 5411th of 5,693 and Sherman Elementary is 3251st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).